The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
